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Death of the Mac Pro
- SlipperySlope 14y agoApple is probably right here for most of their customers. It is increasingly obvious that ubiquitous broadband network connections permit the offloading of computation and storage to the cloud. Why sell the customer a server-style box, when Apple can rent the same compute capability from their cloud? Furthermore, Mac Pro profits are rapidly decreasing as a share of total Apple profits, and Apple is ruthlessly focused on a few consumer-oriented product themes.
- xiaoma 14y agoBut this is wrong. Cringely needs to read MacRumors! http://www.macrumors.com/2012/06/12/apple-spokesperson-confirms-new-mac-pro-and-imac-designs-likely-coming-in-2013/ http://www.macrumors.com/2012/06/12/apple-spokesperson-confi... Here is the relevant part of an (already confirmed) email Tim Cook sent to a pro customer: Our Pro customers like you are really important to us. Although we didn’t have a chance to talk about a new Mac Pro at today’s event, don’t worry as we’re working on something really great for later next year.